The City of Cape Town has announced a 10-hour water supply shutdown on Tuesday, 17 June, that will affect parts of the northern suburbs. The Water and Sanitation Directorate will perform essential maintenance work on the corners of Vivaldi and Shawn Streets and Marais and Vivaldi Streets in Morgenster Heights.
According to the City, the shutdown will run from 9:00 to 19:00 to allow technicians to install new pipe sections, connectors, and valves.
Affected areas include Morgenster Heights, Morgenster, St Michael’s, Scottsville, Scottsdene, and Okavango Park in Brackenfell.
“This critical maintenance work is done on our water supply infrastructure to benefit customers,” said the city in a statement.
Low Pressure or No Water Expected
Residents living in the impacted zones should prepare for low water pressure or no water at all during the shutdown. The City has urged households to store enough water in advance in clean, sealed containers and to close all taps to prevent water loss or damage once the supply is restored.
The city noted, “Sometimes the maintenance work can be more complex than anticipated, which means the work could take longer.”
It also advised that water might appear discoloured or milky after restoration due to trapped air in the pipes, but it assured residents this was temporary.
Stay Informed and Safe
To stay updated, residents are encouraged to follow the City’s official X account, @CityofCTAlerts, for real-time notifications, including locations of water tankers if necessary.
All maintenance zones will be considered construction sites and will remain off-limits to the public for safety reasons. The city added, “Careful consideration has been given to the planning of this work to ensure it is being done at a time that is least disruptive.”
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